Anheuser-Busch buys rest of Craft Brew Alliance in $321M deal
Anheuser-Busch Inbev is buying the rest of Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) that it does not own in a deal valued at about $321 million. The vast majority of CBA's brands are already distributed through A-B's network of independent wholesalers, per the companies' existing commercial agreement. "Today’s announcement represents an exciting next step in a long and successful partnership with Anheuser-Busch," said Andy Thomas, CEO of CBA.
Amazon Go, the cashierless retail store of the future, has some new competition
The cashierless-store concept popularized by the Amazon Go store — which Amazon plans to expand across the U.S. — allows customers to pick up all of the items they need and then simply walk out the door. Amazon isn’t the only player in the market, though. Two tech start-ups are working on autonomous systems for retailers, and Walmart is developing its own technology. All this competition may lead to rapid advancements in cashierless retail.
Most Americans wrongly think CBD is regulated by FDA, survey finds
According to survey data compiled by the US-based Grocery Manufacturers Assocation (GMA), roughly three quarters of Americans may believe that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates commercial CBD products, which it does not, despite the non-intoxicating cannabinoid’s soaring popularity.
Bird and bottles: beers that pair well with Thanksgiving, holiday meals
Craft beer has increasingly become a go-to option for food pairing, and is even replacing wine on some Thanksgiving dinner tables. This article focuses on brews found in the Hudson valley, but the styles that are featured can be found nationwide. Find inspiration for your own Thanksgiving meal!
